Directions

Directions to The Harborside Hotel in Bar Harbor

From Boston, MA: (5 hours)
Proceed North on I-95 to Exit 6A (I-295, South Portland) Follow driving directions from Portland.

From Portland, Maine: (3 hours)
I-295 North to I-95 North (I-295 becomes I-95 at Falmouth) Exit 45 to I-395 South. Take I-395 South about 3 1/2 miles to Exit 6, Route 1A. Follow Route 1A approximately 20 miles into Ellsworth. Follow driving directions from Ellsworth.

From Augusta, Maine: (90 mins.)
Follow Route 3 East into Ellsworth. You will travel through the cities of Palermo, N. Searsmont, Belfast and Bucksport. Continue on Route 3 through Ellsworth as it turns south at the second stoplight in town. You will pass Burger King, Wendy's and McDonald's which will be on your right-hand side. Follow driving directions from Ellsworth.

From Bangor, Maine: (60 mins.)
Follow Route 1A South about 20 miles into Ellsworth. Continue straight through Ellsworth as Route 1A turns into Route 3 East. Follow driving directions from Ellsworth.

From Ellsworth, Maine: (30 mins.)
Follow Route 3 East 10 miles. Once you cross the causeway to Mt. Desert Island follow Route 3 to the left at the stop light. It is approximately 10 miles to Bar Harbor. Turn left onto West Street; the first street on your left in Bar Harbor.

West Street is about 1/2 mile past the Bar Harbor Regency, Bar Harbor Days Inn and Cat Ferry to Nova Scotia. The Harborside Hotel & Marina will be located on your left at 55 West Street in downtown Bar Harbor.

The Harborside Hotel & Marina is located just 15 minutes from Hanncock County Airport, airport code BHB, with direct commuter service from Boston on US Airways